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This was one of the interviews of the season where I think the panel tried to know me very well on all aspects. There was considerable cross-questioning in between, which I’ve pruned to keep it relevant because the interview was pretty long. It went on for 30 minutes. It was a good experience overall.Course: M.A. Human Resources and Labour ManagementInterview date: 6th March, 2018Interview venue: TISS, MumbaiInterview panel: Male professor, mid-30s (M1), Male professor, early 40s (M2), Female professor, early 50s (F3)I enter the room, greet them. M1 responds. M2 is scribbling on his notepad. F3 is busy in her PC.M1: Introduce yourself, and why HR. Keep it brief.Me: Gave a prepared answer. Spoke about my educational background, work experience, qualities, and explained why HR.M1: Did you read our syllabus?Me: Yes, sir.M1: Which subject would you want to specialise in?*I realise this could result in me getting questioned on HR subjects. I underplay.*Me: Organisational Behaviour interested me after I read up on it from HR magazines. But I think it’s too early to decide the subject at this stage. I want to take an informed decision after my first year.M1: So, what do you do at work?Me: I function as a Senior Engineer in the Submarine Division at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited. *At this moment, F3 makes eye contact for the first time. Asks if I work at MDL. I reply in the affirmative. M1 asks me to continue. I explain how I spearhead three functional teams to in the Scorpene submarine project.*M1: How exactly do you impact the project?Me: Sir there are six submarines in the project. Each submarine is built in six parts and joined at a later stage before delivery. I am the Section In-charge of one of the sections of the sixth submarine. So I lead and manage all the teams that are involved in production and outfitting of my section, and am responsible for achieving its monthly targets. My performance directly affects the cycle time of the entire project.M1: Did you interact with your HR executives?Me: I had a chance to interact mostly during the induction process.M1: No, other than the induction process?Me: I’ve been in touch with some of them for clarifications on the HR policies. *Hoping they would ask me about some policies, but they don’t.*M1: You’re in a PSU. What do you think of the HR in your company?Me: They’ve been very effective in resolving labour issues given that the company has no history of major labour unrest. They’ve ensured that the employees are updated with the skills, which I think is one of the reasons why we are the leading shipyard in the country and are able to deliver world-class ships.M1: What could be the areas of improvement?Me: In the PSUs, HR needs to broaden its focus from operations to strategy. That way it ceases to remain just a cost centre.M1: And how does that happen?Me: HR needs to play an active role in business decisions. Their participation in business meetings is important.M1: But don’t HR professionals already attend business meetings?Me: They do. But from what I have observed, HR in the PSU sector is still restricted to being a cost centre. With automation taking over the operations, HR needs to realign itself as a business partner. For example, each project in the shipbuilding industry is novel. So every project calls for certain changes in the product realisation process. Work styles change. Work descriptions change. Roles change. Leadership styles change. How we are able to adapt to changes in a constantly evolving industry is subject to the strategic decisions of the HR. *M1 nods.*M1: What are the areas where you think the HR department of your company can be proactive?Me: Sir, as I said, it needs to realise the importance of this change at the earliest. Only then can the PSU shipyards compete with the privates.M1: Okay, but what else?Me (thinks for a while): They need to reduce the gap between the management and the labour force. For example, one of our private competitors has its HR managers conduct monthly feedback visits at the shop-floor. This is something that my company hasn’t implemented, and I think, should help in reducing the apprehensions of the workmen about the management, and bring their issues to the forefront.M1: Okay, two points. What else?Damn! I realise he is either trying to push further or expecting something I’ve not yet said. I try to steer the discussion towards my strength.Me: Sir, PSUs continue to use the bell curve approach for appraisals. This has major disadvantages as it ends up merely categorising the employees in three performance levels. So the approach annual and is result oriented, rather than process oriented. In fact, many companies have already shifted from this method.M2 jots down something on his notepad.F3: Who is your GM, HR?Me: Told.F3: AGM?Me: Ma’am, I cannot recall at this moment. *She almost moves to the next question, when I blurt out the name- Mr. ‘A’!*F3: But isn’t it Mr. B?Me: *smiles* Ma’am, there are multiple AGMs in the HR department. Mr A is one of them.F3: Okay. So why was there an agitation when the PRP (Performance Related Pay) system was introduced in the PSUs?Me (No idea. Thinks for a while): Ma’am, it was already in place when I joined…F3: Yeah, it was introduced six years back. But what do you think could be the reason behind the agitation?Me: Ma’am, it’s a hard truth that there has always been some employees in PSUs who are not inclined to take a lot of initiatives at work. (Wrong use of words. Should have used “complacent”). So when the PRP was introduced, it might have been a shock in a stagnant system, and that probably got them worrying about their… umm…F3 (nods and helps): Remunerations.Me: Yes.F3: How would you rate the HR department of your company out of 5?Me: I’d give them a 3.5 *I just ended up being honest. I realised later I could have given them a 4 because the panellists might have been checking how I represent my organisation outside.*M2 (finally done with his scribbling): So Soumya, you mentioned the bell curve system and its disadvantages. What are its advantages?Me: Sir, it helps in identifying the top performers, mid-level performers, and the under-performers. That way, it gives the HR department an idea of which employees it should retain (the top performers). Also, the underperformers can be identified and provided with the required training and development. For the mid-level performers, HR can focus on ways to enhance their performance. *M2 nods.*M2: Okay, we know that not many business school students are interested in taking up a job at a PSU. But suppose you are an HR manager of your present company, and you are at an IIM for recruitment. How will you differentiate your company from the other shipyards?Me: Explained how it has been the leading shipyard in the country, and the only Indian shipyard that has the infrastructure, experience, and skills to build warships and submarines in tandem. Mentioned the world-class projects in the order book, and the latest developments which differentiate the company from its competitors and ensures that its employees are skilled to the latest industry standards.M2: Fine, consider a retail company. Its customers have given negative feedback on its social media page. Mr. X is looking forward to applying for a job at this company. He discovers these negative comments about customer service. Will this affect his willingness to join the company?Me: Sir, since Mr X has gone ahead and checked the comments on social media, he would also have looked for the response from the company. If the company has responded, it would have a positive impact on his willingness to join. Otherwise, it would definitely affect his willingness.M2: How do you evaluate yourself at work?F3 cuts in (Looks deep into my eyes as if she can see my soul): What drives you professionally? Fame or money? When would you consider yourself professionally successful?Me: Ma’am, for the first few years, I’d evaluate myself on the impact of my work on project realisation and how I am able to add value to the teams I am working with. But with more experience, after having functioned in leadership positions, I think ultimately it boils down to how many people I have enabled to do what they wanted to do. *All nod. M1 follows my hand gestures.*F3 and M2 ask some more questions related to my industry and my company in particular. They exchange looks. “Any more questions?” “No, that’ll be it.”F3 (starts again): How much work-ex do you have?Me: 18 months. *F3 and M1 respond with soul-piercing stares.*M1: Okay, do you know the political affiliations of the labour unions in your company?Me: Sir, I know the names of the unions, but I’m not sure about their political affiliations.M1: No no, I want the political affiliations (smirks at me)Me: Named the two I was sure of.M1: Okay Soumya, thank you.*I greet them and leave.*Verdict: Rejected.Edit (20/05/2019): I still remember being devastated after the final result, last year. I received a PIT/PI call for the HRM & LR Programme at TISS this year too, for the 2019–2021 session. Here is my interview experience:Course: M.A. Human Resources and Labour ManagementDate: 11th March 2019Venue: TISS, MumbaiPIT: We had to choose one of the two given topics for GD and WAT. The group unanimously agreed to one topic- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Future Work.We were given 15 mins to write on the topic in 200 words. The GD began immediately after that. It was a very healthy discussion. I made 4–5 entries with distinct points in each.Interview Panel: Lady professor (LP), Very senior professor- labour law expert (OP), Young male professor (YP)I enter, greet the panel, and settle down. YP puts on an indifferent expression.YP: Introduce yourself. Take us through your education, work experience, and why you decided to pursue HR.Me: Gave a prepared answer.OP (visibly frustrated already): What did you do as a part of the bargaining council?Me: Sir, I am not a part of the bargaining council, but as I said, as a production manager, I have seen the impact of bargaining council negotiations on the shop-floor operatives.OP: What negotiations?Me: After the implementation of pay revision for executives, the ...OP (cuts me...): Pay revision... You are from a PSU? (OP was a very senior professor and I could hardly understand a third of his sentences)Me: Yes sir. (LP reminds him the name of my company)OP: Okay, go on.Me: So the pay revision for operatives was delayed due to some administrative procedures, and the bargaining council was involved in a prolonged negotiation with the HR. The impact of this was tangible on the production floor in terms of motivation and...OP (cuts me again...): Suppose you are the only officer in the shift and a worker indulges in some misconduct. What will you do if there are no witnesses?Me: Sir I am sure if I have the information of misconduct there has to be a witness. In case I myself would have witnessed it, I would have reported it to the HR Operatives department, and there is a procedure of disciplinary enquiry to be followed. However, our premises are completely CCTV enabled so any misconduct would be in the record.OP: Full premises?Me: Sir we have two divisions. Shipbuilding and submarine. The submarine division has been enabled with CCTV, the shipbuilding division is implementing it currently.OP: Okay, what disciplinary rocedure were you talking about?Me: It involves a preliminary enquiry followed by suspension and a show cause notice. During the enquiry, the witnesses are verified...OP (cuts me again...): You are returning from office, in a local train. One of your operatives is sitting beside you. You haven't given him overtime today, and he complains and slaps you during the argument. What disciplinary action will you take?Me: Sir, this incident would have occurred outside the premises of the organisation. I am not sure of the provisions of the law, as in if any misconduct outside the company premises is under the purview of the organisation. But then, a lot of abuse also happens outside the workplace, which is a concern. (The last line was a desperate attempt to drive the conversation away from this topic to harassment at the workplace)OP (shocked): You were in production and you never handled industrial relations?!Me: No sir. It is handled by the HR Operatives department. I am responsible for achieving production targets.OP: It.....purview of the organisation... (unclear)Me (From what I understand, he's been asking for a yes or no about the given case being under the company's purview): Sir, I have not read the law and I am not aw...YP (helps me understand what OP means to say): No no, he is saying it comes under the purview of the company.Me (smiles at OP): Okay, thank you for letting me know, sir.OP: How many employees are there in your company?Me: Told.OP: Did you read anything on HR?Me: I am a regular reader of Peoplematters. Currently, I am reading the book HR Here and Now.OP: Who is the author?Me: Mr Ganesh Chella, ... Sorry sir, I am not able to recall the other two names.YP: Do you know anything about them?Me: They are HR consultants. One of them is an alumnus of TISS Mumbai, and the others are alumni of XLRI Jamshedpur (YP nods)OP: Which topic do you want to speak about, from the book, or from HR in general?Me (finally something that I can speak on): Performance Management System.OP: Good. What do you... (unclear words)...by... performance?Me: I'm sorry sir, do you want to explain what I understand by performance?OP (even more frustrated by now): No! What is Performance pay?Me: It is a pay package that is related to the performance of an employee, based on the extent to which he has achieved his targets.OP: What is the standard percentage of Performance Pay?Me: Sir, I am not aware of the standard numbers, but I know how it is calculated in my organisation.YP: Okay, tell me about the entire PMS in your company.Me: We have shifted from a yearly rating to a quarterly rating recently. The quarterly KRAs are updated and rated, and the final yearly rating is done in the month of March. The scores are then fitted into a bell curve to determine the performance-related payments. But...YP (about to cut me short...then stops): Okay continue, but?Me: I think a better way to do it would be to include a robust feedback mechanism in the PMS. This is where our HR could make a better impact. I also think that the bell curve system is not always suitable.YP: Why?Me: It force fits the entire organisation into a curve, whereas the work requirements and constraints of different projects and teams are unique. Multiple projects deal with different supply chain constraints...YP (cuts me…): No, but there must be bell curves for different levels, right?Me: Yes sir, each designation has its own bell curve, but each project has employees from multiple designations. That way, one bell curve for each designation still doesn't solve...YP (cuts me again...): I have a counter question. What if you had a bell curve for each project? Then you can deal with, no?Me: It would be better than the existing system, but after all the yearly rating system still gives room for a lot of bias. And if the bell curves are based on these ratings, there is a high possibility that the performance in the recent months will dominate over the rest of the year. To avoid this, regular performance check-ins from managers should be implemented. (YP displays no reaction at all.)YP: What business news are of aware of?Me: I have read about the impact of the new e-commerce policy clarifications on the industry.YP: Tell me about it.Me: I speak about the clarifications on inventory holding, about Amazon reducing its equity in Couldtail to 24%, and Flipkart's way of dealing with it by introducing alpha and beta retailers.YP: What is the impact on their suppliers?Me: The registrations costs have increased, but it has also created better opportunities for Indian suppliers.YP: How?Me: FDI in the retail marketplace through automatic route was 100%, but the marketplaces held inventory from firms they invested in. This reduced consumer prices and reduced the visibility of other Indian suppliers. The new regulations ensure that marketplace entities don’t hold control over the inventory. That is likely to create better opportunities for the Indian suppliers. (YP nods)LP: What do you think is unique about HR in a PSU?Me: To speak about the positives, the HR policies are driven by employee welfare and security. Equal opportunity for growth is given to women employees...OP (cuts me): How?Me: There is a certain percentage of reservation for women employees. It has also resulted in an increase in the number of female leaders in PSUs.LP: What else?Me: A major contribution by the HR of PSUs is in CSR initiatives...YP: What does HR do in CSR?Me: Apart from enabling business goals through people, HR also has the responsibility to ensure that the organisation contributes to society through CSR. (At this moment I just realise the blunder I made a while back. I recalled that PSUs do not have reservations for women. This is when the stress starts to build up.)OP: You are building defence ships. What has CSR got to do with that?Me (Reeling under the pressure): Sir, as a labour intensive public company, we employ a large portion of the labour market. It is our responsibility to give back to the communities.OP (impatiently): But what does HR do?YP: Yeah, any role for HR in CSR?Me: HR has a strategic role in selecting communities where CSR can be implemented. (I was completely blank by now, in spite of having known of excellent examples to back this vague statement.)YP: Did you yourself see HR doing anything in CSR? (raising his hand to stop me as soon as I answer)Me (smiles): Yes sir, when I volunteered for a CSR project I had to communicate my willingness to the HR department. So...YP (nods): Okay, that's it. You may leave.Me: Thank you. Have a nice day.YP: You too.I left the room, shattered. This interview was surely worse than that of the last year, especially towards the end. It might feel like a long one to a reader, but it was done in 15 minutes, which is too short for a typical TISS HRM & LR interview.Edit (20/05/2019)Verdict: Converted!

I will answer the question with few question and answers.What is quality control?Quality control (QC) is a procedure or set of procedures intended to ensure that a manufactured product or performed service adheres to a defined set of quality criteria or meets the requirements of the client or customer. QC is similar to, but not identical with, quality assurance (QA).What is the quality assurance?In developing products and services, quality assurance is any systematic process of checking to see whether a product or service being developed is meeting specified requirements. Many companies have a separate department devoted to quality assurance.How many departments in thermal power plants?There are 4 major departments in thermal power plants while constructing it.Civil Department( This is first department comes into picture for solid foundation work plant structure. Making Flue gas Stack, Cooling towers)Mechanical Department( This department is responsible for erecting plant equipments ( Fans, APH, Generator, Turbines, Pulverizer ). Assembling, welding and erecting pressure vessels. Boiler, turbine, Generator structure erection. Underground pipelines, critical piping erection and welding, BOP equipment erection alignment etc)Electrical department ( This department is responsible for cable laying transformers installation in switch yard and generator area, grid connections, equipment power connection etc)C&I ( This department is responsible for DCS panel installation and pneumatic pipe line connections to different controllers. Transducer installation and respective cable laying etc)There are 5 major departments in thermal power plants during its operation and maintenance.Mechanical department( This department is responsible attending Boiler tube leakages, Different types of equipment breakdowns all kind maintenance works like bolt tightening, welding, Equipment alignments, condenser leakage rectification, Burner related works etc )Electrical Department( Switchyard panel maintenance, HP,LP Motor repair work, Grid maintenance work, Equipment power supply related work, damage cable replacement, relay work etc)C&I Department( This department is responsible for data collecting from different areas and sensing and preventing the equipment major breakdowns and Damages)Operation Department( This department is responsible for analysis of plant data and detecting the abnormal equipment conditions in different areas and alerting the remaining departments to avoid breakdowns equipment failures etc.)Apart from above departments few more departments are there such asAsh Handling Plant Department( Ash conveying works from boiler to ash pond)Coal Handling Plant Department( Coal unloading in coal yard and sending coal from coal yard to pulverizer )DM plant(Ion exchange technology used to remove salts (cations and anions) from waterBoiler Maintenance Department( Boiler tube leakage, Fans, APH, Ducting maintenance, valve maintenance, Burner maintenance etc)Turbine Maintenance Department( major equipment breakdown works, Turbine, generator maintenance, valve maintenance etc)Balance Of Plant( This department is responsible for Cooling tower operations, service water, potable water, raw water treatment, reservoir, LDO, HFO lines, Compressors etc)The above 5 departments normally comprises all four major departments.What is QA/QC department role in thermal power plants ?There are 3 major departments in thermal power plants while constructing and during O&M1. Civil QA/QC department responsibilities( Construction)a) Giving approval for Casting, Column foundation, Equipment foundation works as per drawing are not.b) GP2, Aggregate etc Cube load tests. If cube was failed in test, total work process will be started from beginning. He is the responsible person for quality structuresc) Responsible for maintaining the proper Concrete ingredients ratio.d) Cooling tower and structure as per drawing or not, cube tests, curing work, . he is responsible for everything is going as per procedure or not.e) Same will be applicable for road construction in plants.f) Making and following the ITP(Inspection Test Plan)g) Separate expert team will arrive to plant if there is any casting failure ( Only for O&M)2. Mechanical QA/QC department( Construction and O&M)a) Boiler steel structure erection as per drawingb) Steel Structure alignment inspection and approval for next tierc) HT bolt tightening and shearing in steel structured) All equipment alignment inspection and approval box up.e) Pressure parts and pressure vessels fit up inspection and then giving approval for welding and then giving approval NDT work.f) Different types of NDT works like RT, UT, MPT, DPT for weld joints and result examination and giving approval as per Codes generally ASME codes.g) IBR Welder and Structural welder Qualification Test for different kind of materials and different kinds of positionsh) Making and following PQR(Procedure Qualification Record), WPS(Welding Procedure Specification) and ITP( inspection Test Plan).i) Parent material Identification(PMI), Hardness Test, Thickness survey for tubes,pipes and plates.j) Boiler hydro test, Initial firing, Steam blowing clearance works.k) Making Boiler License and he is the main coordinator with plant and Chief Boiler Inspector.specially for Operation and Maintenancel) Boiler tube leakage inspection and list out the defects. After defects rectification and doing inspection and giving clearance for water filling. After water filling checking for any leakages if no then giving clearance for hydro test. If hydro is success then giving clearance for boiler light up.m) Making Root cause analysis for tube leakage and making document and giving precautions and preventive methods to boiler department.n) Equipment failure or breakdown inspection as and making root cause analysis report. Giving permission for box up of equipment by clearing equipment alignment.o) By keeping record for all above things making preventive plan for coming Annual Overhauling of plant.3. Electrical department, Operations and C&I QA/QC department:Generally there is no specific QA/QC team available for these departments each engineer has to take care quality of the work as per procedure to prevent the further failures.Finally QA/QC department is responsible for Continuous smooth Power generation. And by proper inspection and rectification one can increase boiler, turbine and equipment life. Without good QA/QC we will see major equipment failures and tube leakages and may be disaster accidents in case of civil department and Operations department. For this Quality management System was introduced in industrial sector. To improve the life of plants. For this a good QA/QC engineer required.

One and only website which I can say is best to score good marks in the exams is http://www.snaptutorial.com where you can find all the courses related to your exams.ETH 321 Week 1 Individual Assignment Laws and Ethics Paper (2 Papers)The purpose of this assignment is to differentiate between law and ethics, understand how both affect today's business environment, and identify the importance of alternative dispute resolution in business.Assignment StepsDevelop a 1,050-word summary contrasting law and ethics describing the following:·Describe how laws or regulations affect your past or current job or industry.·Describe how ethical rules affect your past or current job or industry and explain why ethics are considered an asset to a workplace.·Discuss the various types of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and analyze which types of ADRs are regularly used in your workplace.Cite a minimum of two peer-reviewed references.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelinesETH 321 Week 1 Individual Assignment Role and Functions of Law Paper (2 Papers)Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you discuss the roles of law and courts in today's business environment.Differentiate the federal court structure with your state's court structure.Discuss the concept of judicial review.Explain how laws or regulations affect your present job or industry.Properly cite at least two references from your reading.Cite your research and format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.ETH 321 Week 1 Knowledge Check1.What has been one of the focus areas of law in the United States over the past few decades?2.Identify the true statement about the role of law in the United States.3.Which of the following is one of the purposes of law today?4.Identify the true statement about the American judiciary.5.What is the function of an appellate court?6.Identify the courts that conduct primary trials for issues that involve federal matters such as federal regulations and statutes. The courts also hear a range of matters and provide decisions that are binding only on the parties involved.7.What is true about arbitration as an alternative form of dispute resolution?8.Sigma Inc. and Beta LLC. are two companies involved in a dispute. Both companies have agreed to appoint a third party, an attorney, to listen to their arguments and help them reach an agreement. The third party, however, will not render any kind of decision for the two parties involved. What type of alternative form of dispute resolution is being used by Sigma Inc. and Beta LLC.?http://9.In certain cases, the legal issues involve the intricacies of a specific industry or profession. In such cases, which type of alternative dispute resolution is used in which a neutral professional is hired to assess and evaluate facts and arguments. The professional is expected to come up with an appropriate solution or recommendation. The professional could also collect more information, if required, for the case.ETH 321 Week 2 Assignment Business Torts and Intellectual Property (Sam, ABC Paper Corp)The purpose of this assignment is to identify the form of intellectual property outlined, and to examine the different types of torts committed.Assignment StepsScenario: Sam is an employee of ABC Paper Corp. He signed a non-disclosure agreement as a condition of his employment with ABC. Sam is approached by XYZ Paper Co. with an offer of employment, but only if he brings his client list with him. Sam was fully responsible for creating his client list, so he agrees to provide it to XYZ. When Sam downloads his client list onto an external flash drive, he is caught in the act by his boss Natalie. Sam grabs the flash drive and runs out of his office, shoving Natalie aside when she attempts to stop him. Natalie falls and hits her head against the doorknob, suffering a concussion.Develop a 1,050-word analysis using the information posed in the scenario.·Identify if there is an intellectual property at issue here. If so, what type?·Discuss if Sam's actions are ethical. Why or why not?·Discuss the types of tort, if any, Sam committed. Did any of the other parties in this scenario commit a tort?·Discuss if any of Sam's actions subject him to criminal liability.Cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed references.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignmentETH 321 Week 2 Individual Assignment Business Torts And Ethics Paper (2 Papers)You own University Heights Apartments, a business that rents primarily to students. One evening, your tenant Sharon is attacked by an intruder who forces the lock on the sliding glass door of her ground-floor apartment. Sharon's screams attract the attention of Darryl, your resident manager, who comes to Sharon's aid. Together, Darryl and Sharon drive the intruder off, but not before they both are badly cut by the intruder.Write a paper of 700- to 1,050-words answering the questions posed by this scenario.Is the intruder liable for what he has done? Why or why not?Do you have legal responsibilities to Sharon and Darryl? Why or why not?Do you have ethical responsibilities to Sharon and Darryl? Explain. If there are ethical responsibilities, what are they?What should you do to prevent or mitigate such risks?Cite to at least four scholarly references.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignmentETH 321 Week 2 Knowledge Check1.Identify the true statement about a claim of defamation.2.Who among the following is given absolute privilege or immunity against defamation?3.Delta Inc. has filed a lawsuit against one of its new franchisees for providing false information about the amount of its profits it would give to Delta every month. Delta has also ascertained that the incorrect information caused pecuniary damages to Delta as well as damages to its reputation. What type of business tort is illustrated in the scenario?4.What is likely to make a plaintiff's case stronger in a negligence lawsuit?5.In cases of negligence, what is one problem in applying the but for test?6.Which doctrine allows a plaintiff to presume that a defendant caused certain damages without describing exactly how the defendant behaved?7.What is true about strict liability?8.Venus Corp. is a building demolition company that produces large quantities of plastic explosives, which are stored in its warehouses. These warehouses are typically insulated and protected against damage. However, one day, a worker unintentionally causes an explosion in one of the warehouses, damaging buildings around it and causing injury to some individuals in the area. Which type of liability will a court most likely impose on Venus Corp.?9.Identify the basis upon which strict liability is imposed on a company for damages caused in the event of an incident.10.Omega Inc. has filed a lawsuit against one of its employees. This employee has been transferring monthly sums of company money into his personal account. He has been simultaneously altering the company's financial records to indicate that the money is still in the company account. What kind of white collar crime is illustrated in the scenario?11.Identify the white collar crime that involves a fraudulent entity attracting investors, offering them high returns, and paying these returns, not from profits, but from investments made by subsequent investors.12.Choose the correct statement about white collar crimes in the United States.ETH 321 Week 2 Team Assignment Torts And Ethics Presentation (2 PPT)Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which your team members include the following:Summarize the key points of the Business Torts and Ethics Individual assignmentDefend your collective findings and conclusionsDiscuss the different types of torts that may arise in a business situationClick the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.ETH 321 Week 3 Assignment Business Forms and Silent Partnership (2 Papers)The purpose of this assignment is to select the best organizational form, and to discuss ethical concerns with the business scenario.Assignment StepsScenario: Adam and Laura wish to open a pet grooming shop called Dazzling Doggies Day Spa. Laura’s mother Beth would like to contribute the startup costs in exchange for a share of profits, but she doesn’t want to participate in the daily operations of the business. She also doesn’t want to have any personal liability in the business.Develop a 350- to 700-word summary with the following information:·Which business organizational form would be best given the above circumstances, and why?·Unbeknownst to Laura and Beth, Adam begins to use Dazzling Doggies Day Spa’s checking account to pay all his personal bills. Are his actions ethical? Why or why not?Cite a minimum of two peer-reviewed references.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.ETH 321 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Contract Clause & Intellectual Property Drafting Paper (3 Papers)Draft a contract clause regarding one of the following topics:Dispute Resolution ClauseORIntellectual Property (IP) Clause regarding ownership of IPWrite a paper of 700- to 1,050-words in which you explain the following:Explain any legal issues regarding your selected clauseHow your contract clause can be applied in a business managerial setting for either a personal, real, or IP dispute or an IP property clause regarding either owner of IP or trade secrets.In the event the contract was breached, what might be the best possible remedies for this and why?Cite at least 3 scholarly references.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.ETH 321 Week 3 Team Assignment Contract Law and Ethics Case Study (2 Papers)Purpose of AssignmentThe purpose of this assignment is to discuss the legally required elements necessary to form a contract, the ethical considerations, and the remedies for breach.Assignment StepsDiscuss Case 8.3 Vassilkovska v. Woodfield Nissan, Inc. with your Learning Team. This case is found in The Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business, pg. 243.Develop a 700-word case study using the following format: facts, issues, rule, analysis, and conclusion.Analyze whether Woodfield's actions in drafting the arbitration agreement were ethical.Discuss what remedies Vassilkovska may seek if Woodfield is found to have misrepresented the price of the car as alleged.Cite a minimum of two peer-reviewed references.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.Note: Grades are awarded based upon individual contributions to the Learning Team assignment. Each Learning Team member receives a grade based upon his/her contributions to the team assignment. Not all students may receive the same grade for the team assignment.ETH 321 Week 4 Assignment Environmental Law and Ethics (2 Papers)Purpose of AssignmentThe purpose of this assignment is to analyze the duties of administrative agencies and the ethics behind regulatory compliance requirements.Assignment StepsScenario: Eric is an Assistant Vice President at marine paint manufacturing plant. One day, he accidentally discovers an email from his boss, the Vice President, to the President, notifying him of an internal study finding the paint leeches from the bottom of boats into the marine environment. The paint has been found to create birth defects in marine life. He also sees the President's response email, in which he directs the Vice President to erase all evidence of the study and tell no one. The President also directs the Vice President to erase the email. Eric is concerned about the findings of the study, but he also fears losing his job.Create a 350- to 700-word analysis with the following information:·Which administrative agency governs regulatory compliance of the manufacturer?·What are the ethical concerns regarding the President's actions, and what do you believe Eric should do?Cite a minimum of two peer-reviewed references.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.ETH 321 Week 4 Team Assignment Environmental Law Case StudyPurpose of AssignmentThe purpose of this assignment is to discuss the reasons for regulatory agencies and ethical considerations regarding regulatory compliance.Assignment StepsDiscuss Case 15.2 Food and Drug Administration v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation with your Learning Team. This case is found in The Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business, pg. 459.Develop a 350- to 700-word case study using the following format: facts, issues, rule, analysis, and conclusion.Discuss the purpose of regulatory agencies and how laws are balanced with ethical concerns.Cite a minimum of two peer-reviewed references.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.Note: Grades are awarded based upon individual contributions to the Learning Team assignment. Each Learning Team member receives a grade based upon his/her contributions to the team assignment. Not all students may receive the same grade for the team assignment.ETH 321 Week 4 Assignment Supreme Court Oral Argument PowerPoint (2 PPT)Supreme Court Oral Argument PowerPointInstructions:Select one of the US Supreme Court cases listed on the Oyezwebsite http://www.2014-2015 Term . Select a case which wasdecided by the court after 1965. To help you select a landmark case ofthe court, I recommend that you select from the cases listed on this webpage http://en.http://wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_landmark_court_decisions_in_the_United_States. The case should deal with a agency of the federalgovernment, and/or discrimination, and/or one of the followingconstitutional amendments (1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, or 14th). Read the casesummary and listen to the oral argument of the case found on the Oyezwebsite. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation, with a minimum of sevenslides. The presentation should contain the follow:1. Cover slide2. Summary of the main facts3. List of the major legal issues addressed by the Supreme Court4. Summary of the main arguments set forth by the parties5. Comments or observations about the oral argument6. Summary of the Supreme Court’s decision.7. ReferencesETH 321 Week 4 Individual Assignment Sarbanes-Oxley And Corporate Governance Paper (2 Papers)Read "Case 15.3 Free Enterprise Fund v. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board" in Ch. 15 of the text.Write a paper of 700- to 1,050-words in which you answer the following:If auditing of financial statements is required for the protection of public investors, should not all PCAOB members be taken from the investment community that uses audited financial statements? Why or why not?How does the decision in this case impact the validity of the Board and other provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed sources.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.ETH 321 Week 4 Knowledge Check1.Identify the true statement about administrative agencies.2.Which of these demonstrates the adjudication function of administrative agencies?3.What is true about the activities of administrative agencies?4.Identify the true statement about the rulemaking process followed by administrative agencies.5.What is true about the powers of administrative agencies?6.Which power of administrative agencies allows them to create quasi-court trial settings to hear disputes that arise in their jurisdictions?7.When does misappropriation of a trade secret occur?8.Identify the true statement about trade secret protection.9.Identify the true statement about the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.10.What is true about arbitrary trademarks?11.What statement is true in the context of acquiring trademark rights?12.Which of these can be protected under the Copyright Act?ETH 321 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment Administrative Agencies Presentation (3 PPT)Visit the websites of any three state or federal administrative agencies: for example National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Communication Commission (FCC), and others.Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes in which the team includes the following:An explanation of the role and function of each of the three agencies and how this affects businesses.One significant regulation that each agency enforces.An explanation of how these regulations create compliance requirements for businesses.Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.ETH 321 Week 4 Team Assignment Environmental Law Case Study (2 Papers)Purpose of AssignmentThe purpose of this assignment is to discuss the reasons for regulatory agencies and ethical considerations regarding regulatory compliance.Assignment StepsDiscuss Case 15.2 Food and Drug Administration v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation with your Learning Team. This case is found in The Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business, pg. 459.Develop a 350- to 700-word case study using the following format: facts, issues, rule, analysis, and conclusion.Discuss the purpose of regulatory agencies and how laws are balanced with ethical concerns.Cite a minimum of two peer-reviewed references.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.Note: Grades are awarded based upon individual contributions to the Learning Team assignment. Each Learning Team member receives a grade based upon his/her contributions to the team assignment. Not all students may receive the same grade for the team assignment.ETH 321 Week 5 Assignment Analysis of the Equal Rights AmendmentAnalysis of the Equal Rights AmendmentInstructions:Every year since 1923, a version of the Equal Rights Amendment hasbeen introduced in Congress. In 1972, it was passed by Congress, butultimately fell three states short of the 38 state ratification requirement,when the time period set for ratification expired in 1982.The current version of the amendment sponsored by CongresswomanCarol Moloney reads:''SECTION 1. Women shall have equal rights in the 11 United Statesand every place subject to its jurisdiction. 12 Equality of rights under thelaw shall not be denied or 13 abridged by the United States or by anyState on account 14 of sex.https://maloney.house.gov/issues/womens-issues/equal-rightsamendmentWrite a 200 to 500 word explanation of why you support or opposeadding the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution.Make sure that you include some discussion of 14th Amendment levelsof scrutiny in your explanation.SupportingMaterial:The Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business,Ch. 20ETH 321 Week 5 Assignment Employment Classification and Discrimination (New Syllabus)Purpose of AssignmentThe purpose of this assignment is to discuss the elements of the different types of employment relationships and to analyze the ethics behind potentially discriminatory employment policies.Assignment StepsScenario: An employee is hired by Dream Massage to be a massage therapist. She is hired as an independent contractor and, therefore, receives no tax withholding or employment benefits. Dream Massage requires the employee to work a set schedule, provides her clients and all her massage products, and exercises complete control over how she does her work. In addition, when the employee shows up to work the first day, she is informed by her employer she cannot wear her hijab as it violates the company's dress policy.Create a 700- to 1,050-word report in which you examine the employment issues presented in the scenario, including the following:·Analyze whether the employee qualifies as an employee or independent contractor.·Discuss whether Dream Massage has potentially violated any employment discrimination laws.·Analyze the ethical considerations behind maintaining a rigid company dress policy.Cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed references.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.ETH 321 Week 5 Individual Assignment Discrimination And Employment Laws (2 Papers)Read the "Sidebar 20.6" in Ch. 20 of the text.Write paper of 700- to 1,050-words in which you analyze the sexual harassment issues presented in scenario.Analyze each of the elements of this case: the applicable defenses and the basis for the court's ruling.Analyze the possible liability in this case if the sexual harasser(s) were an independent contractor versus an employee.Cite to at least three peer-reviewed sources.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.ETH 321 Week 5 Knowledge Check1.What is one of the challenges in business ethics?2.What can help managers to overcome the challenge of teaching business ethics to employees?3.How can an organization faced with the challenges of business ethics, overcome these challenges?4.Stephan is a proponent of the narrow view of corporate social responsibility (CSR). He believes that people should behave in a socially responsible manner on their own time. What other opinion is Stephan likely to have?5.Which view of corporate social responsibility (CSR) suggests that the emphasis of corporations should be on CSR and not on achieving profitability? This view also suggests that the existence of corporations is based on the premise that they will serve society.6.What is true about the moderate view of corporate social responsibility (CSR)?7.In the context of business ethics, what is one of the provisions granted by the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act?8.In which case is the discharge of an employee considered to be wrongful in the context of the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act?9.Which inconsistency is likely to complicate the risk for whistleblowers in organizations?ETH 321 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment Employment Law Case Brief And Presentation (3 Presentation)Read "The IRAC method of case study analysis" found in the Week 5 Electronic Reserve Readings.Select one legal case from the following list and discuss the case with your Learning Team.Case 20.1 Thompson v. North American Stainless, LPCase 20.2 Ricci v. DestefanoCase 21.1 IBP, Inc. v. AlvarezCase 21.2 Kasten v. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp.Case 21.3 Staub v. Proctor HospitalWrite a case brief using the IRAC method.Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which your team members summarize how the legal concepts in the selected case can be applied within a business managerial setting.Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.ETH 321 Week 5 Team Assignment Roles of State Administrative Agencies PPTVisit the website of any three state or federal administrative agencies: for example National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).Explain the role and function of each agency in a 6- to 9-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint®presentation with detailed speaker notesInclude one significant regulation that each agency enforces.Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.ETH 321 Week 5 Team Final Research Paper (Gun Control)Final Research PaperInstructions:Your Learning Team will prepare a 15 to 20 page research paper tobe submitted by the final day of class. The paper will be on the topicselected by your team during week one.This paper will be a research paper, which should provide acomprehensive discussion of your topic. As you can see below, yourteam will be preparing Article Critiques on articles related to the topicduring the class. These articles will be a part of your research.However, the final research paper should not be a compilation of theArticle Critiques. You should include at least eight citations of sourceson the reference page. The paper should be submitted in APA format.SupportingMaterial:Week 5 Electronic Reserve ReadingsETH 321 Final Exam Guide (New)Civil enforcement powers regarding federal antitrust matters belong to _______.•the Treasury Department•the Department of Revenue and Taxation•the FTC and the Department of Justice•the Department of LaborWhich of the following is true of tort law?•It protects people from being tried twice for the same crime.•Tort law typically deals with breach of contract.•It provides compensation to those workers who have been injured on the job.•It sets limits on how people can act and use their resources.Fred takes Betty to dinner at a very expensive and exclusive restaurant. The menu does not mention prices. The server takes their order and both Betty and Fred enjoy the meal immensely. When the bill comes, Fred refuses to pay because the menu had no prices and because he and the server never engaged in language indicating and offer and acceptance. The server said, “Are you ready to order?” and when Fred said “Yes,” the server merely asked “What may I get you tonight?” Which of the following is true?•Fred must pay based on an implied-in-fact contract theory.•Fred must pay based on a promissory estoppel theory.•Fred must pay based on expressed contract theory.•Fred is correct because no contract was formed.Which of the following statements is true of the WARN Act?•It requires employers to give notice to an “at will” employee that he/she is being fired.•It requires employers to give notice to employees that they are being subjected to polygraph tests.•It requires employers to give notice to employees that an unscheduled drug test will be conducted for all employees.•It requires employers to give notice of a scheduled mass layoff._____________ jurisprudence supports the idea that law can and should change to meet new developments in society.•Sociological•Natural•Historical•Positive lawWhich of the following is true of the assumption of risks during delivery of goods?•The buyer is responsible for damages to goods when the seller is about to transfer for shipment.•The seller is liable for any damages incurred to the goods during shipment.•The buyer is liable for any damages incurred to the goods during shipment.•The seller is always responsible for shipping the goods to the buyer.A 911 emergency response service needs operators who are bilingual in English and Spanish. A few applicants of Spanish origin are rejected due to poor English-speaking skills. They file a complaint on the grounds of discrimination based on nationality. Their complaint is squashed. Here, the defense of the federal government is on the grounds of _______.•inculpatory evidence•circumstantial evidence•bona fide occupational qualifications•exclusionary ruleArticle 6 of the Treaty on European Union, called the Maastricht Treaty, states the EU is founded on:• private markets• rule of law• specific performance•stare decisisInterpreting Congressional intent, which of the following is never a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)?•Race•National origin•Sex•ReligionEthical formalists maintain that:•the good of the many always supersedes the good of the few.•harm to an individual is allowable as long as it serves a greater good.•harm to individual rights is never justified by an increase in organizational or common good.•values are situational and change based on circumstance.The classification of crime is based on ________.•punishment imposed if convicted•prior record•location• the judge's prerogativeWhich of the following issues of administrative agencies relates to the substantive outcome of agencies’ rule-making and adjudicating authority?•The administrative process is overwhelmed with paperwork and meetings.•Enforcement of some laws varies over time.•The reward system usually does not make a significant distinction between excellent, mediocre, and poor performance.•It is very difficult to discharge unsatisfactory employees.Which of the following is true of the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques?•Disputing parties can agree to use an ADR technique after the dispute arises.•ADR techniques are ineffective once the pretrial process has begun.•Disputing parties cannot use an ADR technique not specified in the original agreement.•Disputing parties must begin a lawsuit to use any form of ADR.The crucial issue with the continuity factor of a business’s organizational form is _______.•the method by which the business can be dissolved•profit distribution•the method of customer service observed•management styleThe ___________ holds that contracts or conspiracies in restraint are illegal only if they constitute undue or unreasonable restraints of trade and that only unreasonable attempts to monopolize are covered by the Sherman Act.•rules of per se legality•Parker v. Brown doctrine•duty to deal doctrine•rule of reasonInterest-based negotiations are superior to position-based negotiations because:•the difference between the interests of the parties is often large.•interest-based negotiation requires the presence of a judge or magistrate.•position-based negotiation is often only concerned with preparing for litigation.•interest-based negotiations allow room for consideration of non-factual concerns, such as relationships and long-term interests.The determination that a crime has been committed and that evidence is sufficient to warrant the accused standing trial is known as:•nolo contendere.•indictment.•double jeopardy.• probable cause.Which of the following is true under the regulations of interstate commerce?•Regulation on any activity is appropriate if it aids interstate commerce.•Activities affecting interstate commerce do not come under the power of the deferral government.•Intrastate activities affecting interstate commerce can be regulated only by the state governments.•The states have the exclusive power to commerce that passes that passes across their lines.Finishing the construction of a home two days after the contract called for completion (no injury occurs) most likely will be considered _______.•significant performance•substantial performance•breach of contract•implied performanceFrequent, abusive, threatening phone calls by creditors are most likely to provoke the basis for a claim of _____________.•intentional infliction of emotional distress•malicious representation•misrepresentation•false imprisonment and malicious prosecutionWhich of the following is true of a violation of trade secrets’ rights?•One must misappropriate another's information.•Unauthorized use of another's information constitutes a violation of trade secrets' rights.•One must use another's information without permission.•Stealing another's intellectual property violates trade secrets' rights.Which of the following states that parties to a written contract may not introduce oral evidence to change written terms?•The parol evidence rule•Concurrent conditions•Conditions subsequent•The statute of fraudsIn a(n) ___________, the shareholders are taxed only on income distributed.•sole proprietorship•corporation•limited partnership. limited liability company____________ is a court created rule that limits when courts can review administrative decisions.•The doctrine of estoppel•The doctrine of lapse•The doctrine of exhaustion of remedies•The doctrine of primary jurisdictionAn employee at-will can be fired for which of the following?•Making public statements about the hazardous working conditions in a company.•Making public the fact that the employer was cheating the government on a defense contract.•Taking time off from work to care for a dependent without informing the employer.•Taking time off from work to serve on jury duty after the boss asked the employee to request a waiver.The ideas and philosophies that explain the origin of law and its justification are called:•jurisprudence•stare decisis•torts•rule of lawFederal law and business leaders alike favor ____________ as a means of governing private business ethics.•establishment of federal regulators in all private companies to establish and enforce ethical standards•self-regulation by companies•giving the federal government exclusive jurisdiction regarding ethics and ethics violation enforcement•creating uniform statutes of business ethicsWhich of the following is true in cases where only one party drafts the contracts that contain terms that appear vague and ambiguous to the other party?•The court will interpret the ambiguous and vague terms against the party that drafts them.•The court will declare the drafting party’s behavior as a tort due to intentional ambiguity of terms.•The court will interpret the terms as they mean in the common language.•The court will reject the non-drafting party’s attempt to reinterpret the terms after the contract has been signed.Myra offers to sell her home to Hanna for “about $100,000 plus closing costs.” Hanna accepts Myra’s offer, but later a dispute arises concerning the precise dollar amount of the purchase price. How will a court resolve this dispute?•The court will appoint a licensed real estate appraiser to determine the price to be paid by Hanna.•The court will require Hanna to pay the average of her price and Myra’s price.•The court will declare the purchase price and terms too indefinite to create a binding contract.•The court will determine a reasonable price to be paid by Hanna.Hillward Bakers has been using a blue HB logo with a baker’s hat on the HB since their inception ten years ago. Hobart Bakers, a newly opened bakery and confectionary chain, has used the same logo. Hillward has not registered its logo, but it chooses to sue Hobart anyway. Which of the following is true of this case?•Hillward can sue Hobart since the logo has been used by Hillward and is associated with it.•Hillward cannot sue Hobart because logos cannot be patented or trademarked.•Hillward cannot sue Hobart since the logo has not been registered as a trademark.• Hobart can defend that Hillward created something that lacks utility and cannot be trademarked.ETH 321 Final Exam Guide (New)1​Which of the following statements is true of a grand jury?​A grand jury has the authority to subpoena business records relevant to a lawsuit.​A grand jury determines whether the accused in a lawsuit is innocent or guilty.​At least 20 members should be present on a grand jury to examine evidences and vote on a case.​For an indictment to be returned, only one-third of a grand jury needs to agree that a crime has been committed.2Alan and Miriam are engaged in a debate on the importance of intellectual property rights. While Alan holds the view that intellectual property protection safeguards the interests of businesses, Miriam thinks that it ultimately puts businesses at a disadvantage by hampering the dissemination of information. Which of the following arguments is most likely to be raised by Alan to strengthen his proposition?​​Intellectual property rights reduce the pace of research and development drastically.​Intellectual property rights result in an increased availability of products.​Intellectual property rights reduce businesses’ market share by facilitating competition.​Intellectual property rights allow businesses to charge premium prices for their products.3​According to the __________, the acceptance of an offer results in a binding contract only if it exactly matches the terms of the offer.​mirror image rule​parol evidence rule​exclusive remedy rule​mailbox rule4The __________ enacted in 1938 established minimum wage, overtime pay, and record-keeping requirements.​​Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act​Family and Medical Leave Act​Fair Labor Standards Act​Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act5The term __________ refers to the placing of an individual in immediate apprehension for his or her physical safety.​​defamation​conversion​assault​battery6The term __________ refers to any change in the ownership of a business organization that would alter its legal existence.​​dissolution​consideration​rescission​conversion7Which of the following statements is true of the Securities and Exchange Commission?​​Its members are appointed by the senate for a term of four years.​It is responsible for implementing the federal securities laws.​It lacks the authority to frame rules regarding transactions of securities.​Its members are either lawyers or security analysts.8A system of equally applied law is a necessity for the foundation of a strong, productive economy because it:​​allows economically strong nations to exploit the resources of weaker nations.​incentivizes private businesses to restrict job opportunities for well-educated people.​encourages strangers to make agreements on certainty and trust.​prohibits individuals from trading in modern private markets.9​Which of the following scenarios illustrates a formalist approach to business decisions?​Selling products by deceiving customers about possible negative aspects of the products​Monitoring employee browsing history without their consent to curb non-productive activities​Informing new customers about delays in production schedules​Assigning significantly high productivity targets to reduce costs10A(n) __________ refers to the individual or business entity offering a security for sale to the public.​​controlling person​seller​issuer​underwriter11​Windy and Ruby plan to present a paper on intellectual property rights. They decide that Windy will present the arguments in favor of intellectual property rights and that Ruby will argue how intellectual property rights could be detrimental to businesses and their customers. Which of the following is most likely to be Ruby’s argument?​Intellectual property rights reduce businesses’ prospects of economic return on investment.​Intellectual property rights reduce the pace of research and development drastically.​Intellectual property rights result in a decrease in the availability of products.​Intellectual property rights do not allow businesses to charge premium prices for their products.12Which of the following statements is true of white-collar crimes?​​They are usually committed for personal financial gain.​They rarely affect consumers of a business.​They rarely occur in business environments.​They are dependent on the threat of physical force.13​Which of the following scenarios illustrates a bilateral contract?​Grapevine Inc. follows a five-day workweek system and also offers a compressed workweek option.​Sameera, a writer, signs a contract with her publisher to publish her book.​Helen, a painter, signs a contract with an art gallery that agrees to purchase her painting for $2000.​The management of Uno Inc. offers additional benefits to its employees annually.question14The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was created through the __________.​​National Labor Relations Act​Civil Rights Act​Age Discrimination in Employment Act​Americans with Disabilities Act15Concerted efforts to lobby government officials, irrespective of their anticompetitive purposes, are given an exception from the Sherman Act under the __________.​​overbreadth doctrine​Colgate doctrine​Noerr-Pennington doctrine​incorporation doctrine16​A __________ is the simplest and least expensive business institution to create.​limited liability company​partnership​sole proprietorship​corporation17In a state court system, lawsuits filed by parties typically begin at the __________.​​federal district court level​appellate court level​trial court level​supreme court level18According to the Commerce Clause, the power to regulate interstate commerce is vested with __________.​​state governments​state-level courts​the federal government​the U.S. Supreme Court19A business decision maker’s decision is more likely to raise ethical concerns in a society where:​​there is an increase in demand for public education.​the family structure is stable.​the news media and the Internet have significant influence.​there is a decrease in economic interdependence.20​How does law hold diverse people of different backgrounds into large, organized groups?​It prevents enforcement institutions from enforcing written rules on strangers.​It tells the members of a society what they can and cannot do.​It discourages people from making agreements based on certainty and trust.​It allows strangers to adopt rules that support their beliefs.21Courts determine whether the language of an offer was clear enough to result in a contract by:​​examining the objective intent of the offeror.​investigating whether an offeree actually accepted the offer.​examining the adequacy of the consideration offered.​analyzing whether the terms of the acceptance matches the terms of the offer.22​Who among the following individuals commits a battery?​Amanda, who fires her employee Trevor without any notice and causes him severe mental distress​Yuki, who injures her boss Reese with a knife and inflicts serious injuries on him​Joan, the customer care manager in a retail store, who verbally threatens a customer who calls to complain about a faulty product​Vincent, the CEO of Gregon Inc., who pays media firms to circulate false information about Gregon’s chief competitor23Fuzo Inc., a manufacturer of leather bags, enters into a contract with a firm regarding the installation of a machine in Fuzo’s factory. Fuzo agrees to pay $1000 for the machine and another $200 as the installation charge. In this scenario, the terms of the sale will be covered under __________.​​the Federal Arbitration Act​the Uniform Commercial Code​the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act​the Internal Revenue Code24The term __________ refers to the act of referring a matter to arbitration.​​submission​settlement​litigation​conflict25__________ is a legal remedy to a breach of contract by which each party to the contract returns the consideration offered by the other.​​Arbitration​Specific performance​Negotiated settlement​Rescission26​Which of the following statements is true of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) systems?​ADR systems increase the costs incurred during the litigation process.​The parties to a dispute need not present the case to a jury before opting for ADR systems to settle the dispute.​ADR systems cannot be used for dispute resolution in contractual relationships unless they are specified in the contract.​The litigation process precludes the use of ADR systems.27The __________ is the constitutional provision that details the federal government’s power to regulate business activities.​​Commerce Clause​liquidated damages clause​equal protection clause​supremacy clausequestion28Which of the following legal remedies to a breach of contract allows the parties to the contract to agree to abide by the decision of a third party or parties?​​Arbitration​Specific performance​Negotiated settlement​Rescission29__________ refers to an agreement made between competitors in an industry to fix prices of their products.​​Horizontal price fixing​Resale price fixing​Indirect price fixing​Vertical price fixing30The petition for a writ of certiorari by the losing party of a litigation will be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court:​​if the winning party agrees to subsequent reviews.​if the federal district courts and the courts of appeal correct the judicial errors charged against the state court.​if at least one of the nine justices vote to take the case.​if there is a major conflict between the trial and appellate courts on the interpretation of federal law.ETH 321 All Assignments (2 Set, No Final Guide)ETH 321 Week 1 Individual Assignment Laws and Ethics Paper (2 Papers)ETH 321 Week 1 DQETH 321 Week 2 Assignment Business Torts and Intellectual Property (Sam, ABC Paper Corp)ETH 321 Week 2 DQsETH 321 Week 3 Assignment Business Forms and Silent Partnership (2 Papers)ETH 321 Week 3 DQsETH 321 Week 4 Assignment Environmental Law and Ethics (2 Papers)ETH 321 Week 4 Team Assignment Environmental Law Case StudyETH 321 Week 4 DQsETH 321 Week 5 Assignment Employment Classification and Discrimination (New Syllabus)ETH 321 Week 5 DQsETH 321 Week 3 Team Assignment Contract Law and Ethics Case StudyETH 321 Week 1 Individual Assignment Role and Functions of Law Paper (2 Papers)ETH 321 Week 1 Knowledge CheckETH 321 Week 2 Individual Assignment Business Torts And Ethics Paper (2 Papers)ETH 321 Week 2 Team Assignment Torts And Ethics Presentation (2 PPT)ETH 321 Week 2 knowledge CheckETH 321 Week 3 Individual Assignment Business Forms Worksheet (2 Sheet)ETH 321 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Contract Clause & Intellectual Property Drafting Paper (3 Papers)ETH 321 Week 3 knowledge CheckETH 321 Week 4 Individual Assignment Sarbanes-Oxley And Corporate Governance Paper (2 Papers)ETH 321 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment Administrative Agencies Presentation (3 PPT)ETH 321 Week 4 knowledge CheckETH 321 Week 5 Team Assignment Roles of State or Federal Administrative Agencies PresentationETH 321 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment Employment Law Case Brief And Presentation (3 Presentation)ETH 321 Week 5 Individual Assignment Discrimination And Employment Laws (2 Papers)ETH 321 Week 5 Knowledge CheckETH 321 All Assignments (2 Set, With Final Guide)ETH 321 Final Exam Guide (New)ETH 321 Week 1 Individual Assignment Laws and Ethics Paper (2 Papers)ETH 321 Week 1 DQETH 321 Week 2 Assignment Business Torts and Intellectual Property (Sam, ABC Paper Corp)ETH 321 Week 2 DQsETH 321 Week 3 Assignment Business Forms and Silent Partnership (2 Papers)ETH 321 Week 3 DQsETH 321 Week 4 Assignment Environmental Law and Ethics (2 Papers)ETH 321 Week 4 Team Assignment Environmental Law Case StudyETH 321 Week 4 DQsETH 321 Week 5 Assignment Employment Classification and Discrimination (New Syllabus)ETH 321 Week 5 DQsETH 321 Week 3 Team Assignment Contract Law and Ethics Case StudyETH 321 Week 1 Individual Assignment Role and Functions of Law Paper (2 Papers)ETH 321 Week 1 Knowledge CheckETH 321 Week 2 Individual Assignment Business Torts And Ethics Paper (2 Papers)ETH 321 Week 2 Team Assignment Torts And Ethics Presentation (2 PPT)ETH 321 Week 2 knowledge CheckETH 321 Week 3 Individual Assignment Business Forms Worksheet (2 Sheet)ETH 321 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Contract Clause & Intellectual Property Drafting Paper (3 Papers)ETH 321 Week 3 knowledge CheckETH 321 Week 4 Individual Assignment Sarbanes-Oxley And Corporate Governance Paper (2 Papers)ETH 321 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment Administrative Agencies Presentation (3 PPT)ETH 321 Week 4 knowledge CheckETH 321 Week 5 Team Assignment Roles of State or Federal Administrative Agencies PresentationETH 321 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment Employment Law Case Brief And Presentation (3 Presentation)ETH 321 Week 5 Individual Assignment Discrimination And Employment Laws (2 Papers)ETH 321 Week 5 Knowledge Check